Summary
Join Heartbeat Health, a health tech startup revolutionizing cardiovascular care, as a Registered Nurse! This remote, patient-facing role involves providing education and counseling on diagnoses, test results, and treatment plans. You will collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals, maintain accurate patient records, and conduct follow-up virtual visits. The ideal candidate possesses a current Illinois RN license, 3+ years of cardiology experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- Hold a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 3+ years of experience in cardiology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a virtual environment
- Team-player is a must
- Ability to effectively educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and advanced practitioners
- Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions under appropriate supervision
- Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and electronic health records
- Commitment to patient-centered care and empathy for patients with chronic cardiology conditions
- Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic cardiac conditions
Responsibilities
- Provide education about a patientβs diagnosis, test results and treatment plan
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists, PCPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients
- Discuss complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary care teams
- Utilize clinical decision making to escalate concerns to the care team
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including patient interactions, medical histories, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries within scope of practice
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Schedule and conduct follow-up virtual visits to monitor patients' progress and address any concerns or questions
- Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support throughout their healthcare journey
- Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, including patient confidentiality and telemedicine regulations, while providing virtual care
- Efficiently triage incoming patient requests and manage patient panel by prioritizing patients based on need and client SLAs
- Pursue ongoing education and professional development in the field of cardiology to stay updated on the latest advancements and maintain relevant certifications
- Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve the quality of cardiology care provided within the organization
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in telemedicine